Three different looks: Super wide to chat like your twitch, one behind the shot for “streams about to start”, and one a little closer for actual gameplay
Dude, I am already subscribed, I have been looking for the perfect break down of these terms all day, and all I had to do was watch the dude I'm already subscribed too. You're just a man of all walks of life homie.
As a photographer myself I fully agree with this video, although if you have a bit more space and don't want the entire room in the video/or as webcam the plastic fantastic 50mm f1.8 is also amazing!
This video is far too underrated. Thank you so much for this excellent free content. I watched it at least a few times and fully understood the most important points about lenses. And the monologe at the beginning of the video with yourself was so nice LOL :D
Man - this was the most useful 10 minutes of learning about photography 🔥 Thank you so much, I feel like I understand what lens to look for after watching this 👍
I'm super late to this, but one of my favorite investments with lenses are VINTAGE lenses. Particularly the Canon FD S.S.C. primes. I have a set of four, the 24mm 2.8, 35mm 2.0, 50mm 1.4, and 85mm 1.8, for both my Sony a7S and Fujifilm X-T3. The lenses altogether were less than $400 total, and I've had them for a couple years and they look amazing. They also have a distinct character you don't get with modern lenses. I've used them for a lot of different professional work, including the Arnold Sports Fitness Festival (Arnold Classic), and I definitely recommend them, especially if you're on a tight budget. The adapters for these lenses are usually around $15 since they require no electronics. The Fotasy FD adapters are very solid.
Alpha, great video very helpful content. I just want to point out something I noticed. It is not the focal length that affects the bokeh, rather it is the focal distance + aperture size. If the subject is 2 ft from the focal plane of the camera with say f2, you will have a depth of field of maybe a few inches, if that. Close that aperture down (say f22) you now have roughly the entire frame in focus. Move the subject away to say 15 ft, and the f2 aperture will give you several feet in focus whereas f22 would almost certainly give you near-infinite focus. And this is independent of focal length. The reason it appears that focal length affects bokeh is due to you need to move further away from the camera in order to get similar framing meaning your depth of field is expanded. EDIT: It is also worth noting that your focus is 1/3 in front of your subject and 2/3 behind so you can use that to your advantage when setting up your camera and focus.
There are people like you with all that great knowledge there, and then there are people like me that want a crisp video, that can handle low light and live streaming, make a bokeh background blur, and sit on a ring light stand about 2.5 - 3ft away from my face.....and bonus points if buying a camera and lens to do that can be under $3k total. I found his video helpful, but as a complete and utter amateur, I just literally need someone to recommend exactly which camera and exactly which lens would be suitable for that. Is that even a reasonable ask, I'm not sure. Anyone help?
I would make one argument for buying a full frame lens for use on an APS-C body, and that would be if you've been in an ecosystem and you've decided that you're going to upgrade/add a full frame body to your setup, then it might make sense to grab some full frame lenses. I'm running some a6300's and an a6600, and I fully plan to add some variant of the a7 to my bodies, so I've already bought some full frame glass. Just a thought. Regardless, great intro to lenses for beginners.
Fun thing I learned in film class back in the day: The law of the lenses: The shorter the lens, the wider the angle, the wider the angle, the more in the picture, the more in the picture, the smaller everything is. The longer the lens, the narrower the angle, the narrower the angle, the less in the picture, the less in the picture, the larger everything is.
This video beautifully supplements the other two you’ve made on DSLR cameras for streaming. I really hope you see this because I can’t thank you enough for all the help! 🤗
2:18 focal length = width of frame (18-35 mm, 2.8 aperture) 3:24 higher focal length, more bouquet 4:14 aperture - the lower the number, the wider it opens the camera eye = brighter the foregrounded object ... 4:50 compensate for dim aperture by boosting up the ISO, the digital brightness -- but that introduces noise to the look ... 6:15 sensor = 3 sizes... as it gets smalled it crops the image
All good points but I want to mention something about zoom lenses. There are two types of zoom lenses; constant aperture & variable aperture. Constant aperture lens means when you zoom whether in or out, the aperture will stay the same. Variable aperture lens means when you shoot at the widest focal length (ex. 18mm), it can go down to the lowest aperture (ex. f/2). However, when you zoom in, the aperture changes. So if you zoom to say 35mm, the lowest aperture you will be able to go to is f5.6. Something to consider when buying these lenses.
I already know everything I need to know about lenses and I explain to people the different things about lenses that they should keep in mind every once in a while so it's nice to see that you published a comprehensible video for those that are curious and want to know more or are confused. Good job man, keep the vids up.
Very helpful video to get a quick intro to lenses. Can definitely zoom in to a lot more detail if you google and read more about lenses, but this is a great starting point.
You are the most important thing you put in front of your camera ... you, Harris. I mean you, Harris Heller, are the most important thing I see in front of your camera. love what you do, man. haha thanks.
Just what I wanted to know! I stopped by the stream real quick last week and noticed that sweet wide angle you were using but couldn't squeeze my question in. Thanks, great helpful video!
Alpha Gaming I just got the Canon M50 a few days ago and must say that generally, I am very happy with it. The only problem I have is that I will be shooting video in a very small office (10ft x 10ft) with low light. I will be doing a lot of top-down shooting where the camera will be about 15inches away from the subject. Will be doing things like working on circuit boards, soldering etc. Working with the kit lens around about 22mm seems about right, I have ordered the Canon 22mm lens with f/2 have I made a big mistake. I am new to cameras, so don't want to waste money getting the wrong lenses. I have also ordered the Elgato Key Light Air, I know you can get cheaper options, but went with the Elgato as I wish to eventually get the stream deck and will be able to integrate the lights with that.
What did I just learn 😮... seriously I actually understood what you where explaining to us 😂 usually I feel like it’s another language im trying to learn when it comes to camera lenses. I appreciate you, I’m such a visual learner and the pictures with explanation helped me understand this a lot more. Great vid 👍🏻
Great insight, thanks. I'm moving from streaming with 2 Logitech's to a camera (Sony 6100 perhaps) and debating between the kit lens or something like a Sigma 30mm. Thanks.
The intro legit had me laughing at my desk at work.. People are gonna people! :-P Pushing yourself out of the chair! Haha. Keep up the great content, Harris!
Focus breathing will change the effective focal length. Most lenses will not have the mentioned focal length(s) throughout, whether it's a zoom or a prime. Also, I find sharpness, contrast, corner sharpness, distortion, vignette, bokeh smoothness and such characteristics quite important.
Its interesting as someone married to a photographer listening to how you describe f stops and prime vs zoom lenses. I have honestly been thinking about going full mirrorless instead of gopro. But she shoots Nikon and I would want Sony. And having the lens for both seams redundant and expensive. (we are at the point where we spend more money on a single lens then the cameras cost and we buy more expensive cameras (d850 and such)
Just bought an A5000. Lens that comes with it works for streaming. May get a different onedown the road if it's needed. However I hate the idea of paying someone $4-500 to take pictures. This gives me the option to do it myself. For a 10 minute video, this gives me enough information to know what to look for so I don't throw $900 on a lens when what I actually need only cost $300.
For no AF check out vintage lenses. I love Minolta MD/MC lenses, nut there are also some really great and cheap Canon FD, Pentax and Nikon lenses out there.
Okay AlphaGaming and chat, I'm confused. At 9:09 Harris says "I don't actually use autofocus on either of my cameras." But then, throughout the video, I see the focus change several times? ie: 2:15 he sits down and the lens refocuses 4:14 and 9:19 he shows his lens to the camera and the focus shifts from his face to the lens. I am definitely a camera amateur, but I'm just wondering how or if you can get that zoom adjustment with manual focus lenses. (Or, if Harris is just saying that he only uses manual focus for streams, but autofocus for UA-cam. idk.) I would love to save the $$$ buying a manual lens but I'm wondering how that works when I need to shift focus like Harris does here.
Pick ap a retro lens thats manual focus but super fast for super cheap and an adapter. Worth evry penny and gets you a bit of a different look as well!
Yeah but sometimes its also about the person BEHIND the camera right?........right? Anyways, i think a solid choice for the a5100 is the Sony 16mm F2.8 used off ebay. Supports autofocus, is 24mm FF equivalent, looks great, and they go for $100-$130 on ebay. Great price.
Hey Harris, I am looking to get into using a camera not only for streaming but for filming and photography, ive been watching some of your dslr videos and i noticed you mentioned the Canon M50. It seems to be in my price range as well as the sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens. Was wondering what your thoughts on this were, i am trying to achieve the same visual you had with your bokeh effect, but still have good shots outside of streaming. Thanks again, love your content, keep it up.
Harris+Sam, I always look forward to watching the new vids you put out. Super great content and the quality is top notch per usual. Question for any camera experts out there; I’m looking at getting into content creation and I’m torn between a few relatively budget cameras (M50, M200, G7, A5100). Side note, the A5100, M200, and G7 vid you put out was amazing btw. I really liked the M200 however it’s unfortunate that it doesn’t have an external mic input (makes me lean towards the M50). Clean HDMI out is important too btw because it’d be nice to use it to stream as well. Any recommendations?
super great video. now I know how you get the blur ! but what confuses me is... do i need a lense that is exaclty 35mm or can I go with a Canon EF-M 15-45mm for example and zoom to 35mm ? cause 35 is between 15 and 45 ^^ or do I make a mistake here
I have almost watched all of your videos couple times at least and I love them all... if you can kindly help me with these two units. I would like to know which one I should go with for live streaming and creating content .. Sony Alpha 6400 or Canon XA11 Pro, also if you can provide me with link so I can purchase the one you will advise Thanks in Advance.
Your thumbnail shows a good example of lens distortion between shorter and longer focal lengths. Think it is worth it to do a 201 video on it (eg balancing distortion/field of view)? Not sure if any streamer/viewer would care about that? Or is it negligible since the face cam size would be too small to tell during main scenes?
Hi! Thanks for your excellent video. What lens do you recommend for shooting overhead painting. What I need in frame is probably 50cm by 70cm and I'd like to have as much in focus as possible at all times. I use a Nikon D7200. Really appreciate any advice you can give
would u ever use rokinon cine lenses for streaming. could u try making a video with it and make that cinema level bokeh and clarity. post in 4k or 1440p. i would love to see that
Harris , absolutely love your channel. I've learned so much from you. Could you maybe do a video on OBS and exactly how you set it up from start to finish? I'm asking this because I'm confused as to if using a capture card is better than just recording from a screen capture on OBS? I've ordered an elgato 4k60 mk.2. but I've been using obs to record gameplay and uploading to UA-cam to test the quality and it is nothing short of awful!!
Considering getting a Sony A7C camera with a sigma 24mm f1.4. Or for $800 I can get the Sony brand of that lens and get slightly better lol. I’m not sure which one. Is 24mm a bad idea for product reviews like mine where I get up close? I don’t want to distort the appearance of the controller I’m reviewing. Would that even happen? Considering I’ll use it for streams as well I’m considering going ahead and getting the Sony gm lens. It’s just so much more expensive for almost the same thing dangit. Wish it could come down a few hundred.
I have the Sony A6100 with the stock 16-50 mm lense. Aperture 3.5 - 5.6. For creating UA-cam videos (I'd like blurry backgrounds) would I be better of getting up close (16mm) and using the 3.5 aperture, or getting farther away, Zooming in (40mm+), and being forced to use the 5.6 aperture? Zooming in at 40mm has the auto say my ISO should be 1250. Thanks.
Bro I watch so many videos of people trying to explain this I finally understand, maybe just dumbed it down enough for me. I don't know! Thanks though!!
Hey Alpha, I'm new to streaming and wouldn't ever consider doing this at all but due to the virus it forced my business to start creating webinar content and streaming to FB live and/or youtube. I have no idea what I need so I was watching your videos and was curious if you could tell me what would be a good camera to stream for webinars and facebook live and/or youtube? and what I might need to connect these to my desktop?
I'm planning to upgrade from AVerMedia PW513 to a proper camera due to problems I have with it. Randomly decides to go into slideshow mode, I have to drop resolution to something like 720p in the camera app to make it go back being a camera again (gameplay itself is ok, audio - good, just camera does this weird slideshow nonsense randomly during the stream). Looks also fairly trash, lots of noise, smudgy look - just doesnt look sharp at all. So thinking of getting ZV-E10 just not sure what lens should I pick. Thinking probably buy first with kit lens and next month to upgrade to the highly recommended Sigma 16mm.
If money wasn't an option, what would you do for your camera? Ceiling cam? Superwide? Moving slider?
If money was no object..
I'd love a moving slider!
But also... bullet time would be epic 😂
@@AJSarsfieldFilm ahhh i love max Payne
Three different looks: Super wide to chat like your twitch, one behind the shot for “streams about to start”, and one a little closer for actual gameplay
All the glass.
Moving slider and gimbel!!
We’res the peeps that didn’t have a camera but still watched : i ratio the streamer lmao
Or a crappy webcam.
Me I guess bcz I'm bored lol
Me
me shhhhhh...
Dude, I am already subscribed, I have been looking for the perfect break down of these terms all day, and all I had to do was watch the dude I'm already subscribed too. You're just a man of all walks of life homie.
As a photographer myself I fully agree with this video, although if you have a bit more space and don't want the entire room in the video/or as webcam the plastic fantastic 50mm f1.8 is also amazing!
A 35mm is better though, and the same price
This video is far too underrated. Thank you so much for this excellent free content. I watched it at least a few times and fully understood the most important points about lenses. And the monologe at the beginning of the video with yourself was so nice LOL :D
That thumbnail has to have the most beautiful picture of Harris that has ever existed in man kind.
Of course I'm talking about the left picture!
sadly he didn't talk about that at all.
Agreed! Looks great without the hair product!
I came here hoping he filmed part of the video like that lol
It just gives off that “hello” energy
Yea the one on the left
Man - this was the most useful 10 minutes of learning about photography 🔥
Thank you so much, I feel like I understand what lens to look for after watching this 👍
I didn’t understand a single thing besides “zoom” but great video!!!
Same here but im starting to learn what every thing means now
😆 am the same
I'm super late to this, but one of my favorite investments with lenses are VINTAGE lenses. Particularly the Canon FD S.S.C. primes. I have a set of four, the 24mm 2.8, 35mm 2.0, 50mm 1.4, and 85mm 1.8, for both my Sony a7S and Fujifilm X-T3. The lenses altogether were less than $400 total, and I've had them for a couple years and they look amazing. They also have a distinct character you don't get with modern lenses. I've used them for a lot of different professional work, including the Arnold Sports Fitness Festival (Arnold Classic), and I definitely recommend them, especially if you're on a tight budget. The adapters for these lenses are usually around $15 since they require no electronics. The Fotasy FD adapters are very solid.
Did you have any issues with light leaks using the adapter? I have the same one and have a slight leak on the bottom of my pictures
@@BibleBreakout I haven't personally experienced any light leak issues with any of the 9 Fotasy adapters I have. Which specific one do you have?
I learned in 10 minutes a lot about lenses and cameras!
Thank you!
Alpha, great video very helpful content. I just want to point out something I noticed.
It is not the focal length that affects the bokeh, rather it is the focal distance + aperture size. If the subject is 2 ft from the focal plane of the camera with say f2, you will have a depth of field of maybe a few inches, if that. Close that aperture down (say f22) you now have roughly the entire frame in focus. Move the subject away to say 15 ft, and the f2 aperture will give you several feet in focus whereas f22 would almost certainly give you near-infinite focus. And this is independent of focal length.
The reason it appears that focal length affects bokeh is due to you need to move further away from the camera in order to get similar framing meaning your depth of field is expanded.
EDIT: It is also worth noting that your focus is 1/3 in front of your subject and 2/3 behind so you can use that to your advantage when setting up your camera and focus.
There are people like you with all that great knowledge there, and then there are people like me that want a crisp video, that can handle low light and live streaming, make a bokeh background blur, and sit on a ring light stand about 2.5 - 3ft away from my face.....and bonus points if buying a camera and lens to do that can be under $3k total. I found his video helpful, but as a complete and utter amateur, I just literally need someone to recommend exactly which camera and exactly which lens would be suitable for that. Is that even a reasonable ask, I'm not sure. Anyone help?
I would make one argument for buying a full frame lens for use on an APS-C body, and that would be if you've been in an ecosystem and you've decided that you're going to upgrade/add a full frame body to your setup, then it might make sense to grab some full frame lenses. I'm running some a6300's and an a6600, and I fully plan to add some variant of the a7 to my bodies, so I've already bought some full frame glass. Just a thought.
Regardless, great intro to lenses for beginners.
Fun thing I learned in film class back in the day:
The law of the lenses: The shorter the lens, the wider the angle, the wider the angle, the more in the picture, the more in the picture, the smaller everything is. The longer the lens, the narrower the angle, the narrower the angle, the less in the picture, the less in the picture, the larger everything is.
SuperGimpDean thanks, now I know how to make things appear larger
Cirzix Gfx Send me a picture...you know...for science. Wait what? Sorry, damn autocorrect. I meant you’re welcome!
This video beautifully supplements the other two you’ve made on DSLR cameras for streaming.
I really hope you see this because I can’t thank you enough for all the help! 🤗
I seen it
Alpha Gaming ❤️
@@Senpai I seent it* -craig robinson
2:18 focal length = width of frame (18-35 mm, 2.8 aperture) 3:24 higher focal length, more bouquet 4:14 aperture - the lower the number, the wider it opens the camera eye = brighter the foregrounded object ... 4:50 compensate for dim aperture by boosting up the ISO, the digital brightness -- but that introduces noise to the look ... 6:15 sensor = 3 sizes... as it gets smalled it crops the image
Ridiculously helpful as always
youtube is making your videos blurry for some reason like its not the normal quality!
I noticed also, that his videos are always crisp and sharp, but it seems like this one has his t shirt in focus instead of his face..
I think it was just the person in front of the camera
@@RexxReviews nice
@@RexxReviews LOL
@@RexxReviews Yeah, his face is just blurry in real life.
what about the person inside the camera?
Why should you want to put a person INSIDE a camera? :thinking:
Herris: You follwinng ? We good ?
Me: Ok.. so lens is in front of the camera.. ok
All good points but I want to mention something about zoom lenses. There are two types of zoom lenses; constant aperture & variable aperture. Constant aperture lens means when you zoom whether in or out, the aperture will stay the same. Variable aperture lens means when you shoot at the widest focal length (ex. 18mm), it can go down to the lowest aperture (ex. f/2). However, when you zoom in, the aperture changes. So if you zoom to say 35mm, the lowest aperture you will be able to go to is f5.6. Something to consider when buying these lenses.
I already know everything I need to know about lenses and I explain to people the different things about lenses that they should keep in mind every once in a while so it's nice to see that you published a comprehensible video for those that are curious and want to know more or are confused. Good job man, keep the vids up.
I really appreciate this! Definitely helped me! Thanks so much! Much love from Canada 🇨🇦
Still great. Seriously, the best tutorial I've seen for a non camera guy like me.
Thank you!! You were able to answer questions google couldn’t!!
Best lens explanation video I’ve seen. Getting a zve10 and you’ve helped heaps thank you
Just wanted to let you know your videos are a great help and I recommend them to anyone looking to get in to streaming!
Was epic meeting you at pax! look forward to seeing how your ideas turn out my dude.
Very helpful video to get a quick intro to lenses. Can definitely zoom in to a lot more detail if you google and read more about lenses, but this is a great starting point.
I’m disappointed that the comments weren’t 100s of different “Uhhhh actually blah blah blahs.” ;)
I scrolled down here just to see that. Disappointed :(
shut the hell up and learn from the guy
You are the most important thing you put in front of your camera ... you, Harris. I mean you, Harris Heller, are the most important thing I see in front of your camera. love what you do, man. haha
thanks.
Your videos on cameras have helped me so much in the past weeks, awesome stuff!
One day i'll be able to afford a good camera for streaming instead of the C920! Good vid Harris as always!
A5100?
@@hvskyline1368 the cheapest ive seen it, is like $275
C920 is amazing tho
One day I’ll be able to afford a c920 in lockdown prices
Panda Royal I’ve got one that I’ve never used
Thank you 🙏🏻 you have no idea how much you helped me !
‘It’s not clever it’s annoying’ 😂 😛🙌💕😂
Just what I wanted to know!
I stopped by the stream real quick last week and noticed that sweet wide angle you were using but couldn't squeeze my question in.
Thanks, great helpful video!
Harris, always dropping the video just as Im looking for it 🤘
Alpha Gaming I just got the Canon M50 a few days ago and must say that generally, I am very happy with it. The only problem I have is that I will be shooting video in a very small office (10ft x 10ft) with low light. I will be doing a lot of top-down shooting where the camera will be about 15inches away from the subject. Will be doing things like working on circuit boards, soldering etc. Working with the kit lens around about 22mm seems about right, I have ordered the Canon 22mm lens with f/2 have I made a big mistake. I am new to cameras, so don't want to waste money getting the wrong lenses. I have also ordered the Elgato Key Light Air, I know you can get cheaper options, but went with the Elgato as I wish to eventually get the stream deck and will be able to integrate the lights with that.
Information overload!!! but this is a very deep walkthrough. Keep up the good vids!
This is the best video I found about lenses.
Since yesterday i've been searching a lot about this and boom! U uploaded it. Magic
I was listening to you.. shhhhhh
I'm getting a a6000 my first dslr I'm so excited
zoom... always felt the same way about the word jeep. lol. TY for the info, much appreciated!
Great video you did a really great job of explaining sensor crop factor
Great video, I learned I don't need auto-focus, now I can get more lenses for my zv-e10, 😎
I came for the topic, stayed for the hair color. LOL! Love it. Thanks for the valuable info. The rant at the beginning was necessary. lol
I did not know that about the low apertures. Always thought lowers is better bokeh. Good info.
What did I just learn 😮... seriously I actually understood what you where explaining to us 😂 usually I feel like it’s another language im trying to learn when it comes to camera lenses. I appreciate you, I’m such a visual learner and the pictures with explanation helped me understand this a lot more.
Great vid 👍🏻
Ackchyually, the most important part of the camera is the name brand logo on it.
Great insight, thanks. I'm moving from streaming with 2 Logitech's to a camera (Sony 6100 perhaps) and debating between the kit lens or something like a Sigma 30mm. Thanks.
The intro legit had me laughing at my desk at work.. People are gonna people! :-P Pushing yourself out of the chair! Haha. Keep up the great content, Harris!
Focus breathing will change the effective focal length. Most lenses will not have the mentioned focal length(s) throughout, whether it's a zoom or a prime.
Also, I find sharpness, contrast, corner sharpness, distortion, vignette, bokeh smoothness and such characteristics quite important.
Its interesting as someone married to a photographer listening to how you describe f stops and prime vs zoom lenses. I have honestly been thinking about going full mirrorless instead of gopro. But she shoots Nikon and I would want Sony. And having the lens for both seams redundant and expensive. (we are at the point where we spend more money on a single lens then the cameras cost and we buy more expensive cameras (d850 and such)
I needed this vod so bad!
Just bought an A5000. Lens that comes with it works for streaming. May get a different onedown the road if it's needed. However I hate the idea of paying someone $4-500 to take pictures. This gives me the option to do it myself. For a 10 minute video, this gives me enough information to know what to look for so I don't throw $900 on a lens when what I actually need only cost $300.
Harris's Bros: Damn. That was some dope special effects, yo!
You showed for the Sony crop, sigma 30m, but would the 16mm version look more like your 24mm gaming view lens?
For no AF check out vintage lenses. I love Minolta MD/MC lenses, nut there are also some really great and cheap Canon FD, Pentax and Nikon lenses out there.
Awesome info! You saved me from buying the exact wrong lens. Thank you!
This was so helpful, thank you very much
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Okay AlphaGaming and chat, I'm confused.
At 9:09 Harris says "I don't actually use autofocus on either of my cameras."
But then, throughout the video, I see the focus change several times? ie:
2:15 he sits down and the lens refocuses
4:14 and 9:19 he shows his lens to the camera and the focus shifts from his face to the lens.
I am definitely a camera amateur, but I'm just wondering how or if you can get that zoom adjustment with manual focus lenses. (Or, if Harris is just saying that he only uses manual focus for streams, but autofocus for UA-cam. idk.)
I would love to save the $$$ buying a manual lens but I'm wondering how that works when I need to shift focus like Harris does here.
I love the smug mocking voice in the intro haha got a real laugh out of me. I understand the rant though.
Pick ap a retro lens thats manual focus but super fast for super cheap and an adapter. Worth evry penny and gets you a bit of a different look as well!
Yeah but sometimes its also about the person BEHIND the camera right?........right? Anyways, i think a solid choice for the a5100 is the Sony 16mm F2.8 used off ebay. Supports autofocus, is 24mm FF equivalent, looks great, and they go for $100-$130 on ebay. Great price.
For live streaming, do you tend to use standard picture profiles, or are you applying colour correction during the stream?
Hi, thanks for the videos. Can you tell me what type of microphone you are using in this video?
Hey Harris, I am looking to get into using a camera not only for streaming but for filming and photography, ive been watching some of your dslr videos and i noticed you mentioned the Canon M50. It seems to be in my price range as well as the sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens. Was wondering what your thoughts on this were, i am trying to achieve the same visual you had with your bokeh effect, but still have good shots outside of streaming. Thanks again, love your content, keep it up.
Harris+Sam, I always look forward to watching the new vids you put out. Super great content and the quality is top notch per usual.
Question for any camera experts out there;
I’m looking at getting into content creation and I’m torn between a few relatively budget cameras (M50, M200, G7, A5100). Side note, the A5100, M200, and G7 vid you put out was amazing btw. I really liked the M200 however it’s unfortunate that it doesn’t have an external mic input (makes me lean towards the M50). Clean HDMI out is important too btw because it’d be nice to use it to stream as well. Any recommendations?
Hi mate, who is Sam?
Really appreciate the informative video, many thanks!
super great video. now I know how you get the blur ! but what confuses me is... do i need a lense that is exaclty 35mm or can I go with a Canon EF-M 15-45mm for example and zoom to 35mm ? cause 35 is between 15 and 45 ^^ or do I make a mistake here
love your videos bro!
My wife just bought me a Sigma 16mm f/1.4. Will that be good also for providing the blurry background?
I have almost watched all of your videos couple times at least and I love them all... if you can kindly help me with these two units. I would like to know which one I should go with for live streaming and creating content .. Sony Alpha 6400 or Canon XA11 Pro, also if you can provide me with link so I can purchase the one you will advise Thanks in Advance.
Your thumbnail shows a good example of lens distortion between shorter and longer focal lengths. Think it is worth it to do a 201 video on it (eg balancing distortion/field of view)? Not sure if any streamer/viewer would care about that? Or is it negligible since the face cam size would be too small to tell during main scenes?
Hi! Thanks for your excellent video. What lens do you recommend for shooting overhead painting. What I need in frame is probably 50cm by 70cm and I'd like to have as much in focus as possible at all times. I use a Nikon D7200. Really appreciate any advice you can give
Hi Harry i would like to know how can i make the stream look smooth . thank you i love all your tips
How do you get your logo in the bottom right of your vids? The cute watermark thing.
would u ever use rokinon cine lenses for streaming. could u try making a video with it and make that cinema level bokeh and clarity. post in 4k or 1440p. i would love to see that
Harris , absolutely love your channel. I've learned so much from you. Could you maybe do a video on OBS and exactly how you set it up from start to finish? I'm asking this because I'm confused as to if using a capture card is better than just recording from a screen capture on OBS? I've ordered an elgato 4k60 mk.2. but I've been using obs to record gameplay and uploading to UA-cam to test the quality and it is nothing short of awful!!
why did you avoid the 16mm f1.4?
Thank you :)
I have the a6300 with the default lens that comes with it . I utilize green screen during my stream. What would be a good choice ?
I like the 30ishmm distance, but would that work on my SL2?
Info on the RGB bars in the back?
5:38 when I try to explain how youtubers make money to my parents.
Considering getting a Sony A7C camera with a sigma 24mm f1.4. Or for $800 I can get the Sony brand of that lens and get slightly better lol. I’m not sure which one. Is 24mm a bad idea for product reviews like mine where I get up close? I don’t want to distort the appearance of the controller I’m reviewing. Would that even happen? Considering I’ll use it for streams as well I’m considering going ahead and getting the Sony gm lens. It’s just so much more expensive for almost the same thing dangit. Wish it could come down a few hundred.
so how i make my face looking like the left one to look like the right one?
Awesome, Harris.
I'm a professional photographer, but I still watched it till the end. Harris makes too good content.
I have the Sony A6100 with the stock 16-50 mm lense. Aperture 3.5 - 5.6. For creating UA-cam videos (I'd like blurry backgrounds) would I be better of getting up close (16mm) and using the 3.5 aperture, or getting farther away, Zooming in (40mm+), and being forced to use the 5.6 aperture? Zooming in at 40mm has the auto say my ISO should be 1250. Thanks.
Super informal video thanks 👍
lenses for sl2? to get the look of your intermission screen scene?
Bro I watch so many videos of people trying to explain this
I finally understand, maybe just dumbed it down enough for me. I don't know! Thanks though!!
35mm 1.8 is a good balance with value!
How come the picture of the 14mm vs 70mm of the Evee had the same background compression? If it was zoomed the Bg should appear closer
Hey Alpha, I'm new to streaming and wouldn't ever consider doing this at all but due to the virus it forced my business to start creating webinar content and streaming to FB live and/or youtube. I have no idea what I need so I was watching your videos and was curious if you could tell me what would be a good camera to stream for webinars and facebook live and/or youtube? and what I might need to connect these to my desktop?
Do you use the Black Magic 4k?
is sigma 16mm f1.4 good on a6400 for vloging or car videography ?
I'm planning to upgrade from AVerMedia PW513 to a proper camera due to problems I have with it. Randomly decides to go into slideshow mode, I have to drop resolution to something like 720p in the camera app to make it go back being a camera again (gameplay itself is ok, audio - good, just camera does this weird slideshow nonsense randomly during the stream). Looks also fairly trash, lots of noise, smudgy look - just doesnt look sharp at all. So thinking of getting ZV-E10 just not sure what lens should I pick. Thinking probably buy first with kit lens and next month to upgrade to the highly recommended Sigma 16mm.
Can you tell something about default lens in a5100? I'm gonna buy that camera in next few months but without additional lens and buy it later.